The Chandan Economics Research TeamFeb 14MACRO & LABORRacial Inequities in Access to CreditIn this piece, we peel one layer deeper and explore the financial market disparities fueling the persistent racial wealth gap.
The Chandan Economics Research TeamFeb 7HOUSINGRacial Inequities in Housing AffordabilityRacial disparities observed in homeownership also have a residual effect on housing affordability more generally.
The Chandan Economics Research TeamFeb 1HOUSINGRacial Inequities in Household WealthThere are several ways to measure the racial wealth gap, but household wealth reflects economic effects on current and future generations.
Jason M. DavisJan 26PUBLIC POLICYHUD Takes Aim at Racial Inequities in Housing With New Fair Housing RulesWith HUD's new fair housing rules, US policy takes a significant step toward dismantling longstanding racial disparities in housing.
Jason M. DavisDec 15, 2022PUBLIC POLICYFOMC Members Are Starting to Agree More, and They Expect Higher Long-run Interest RatesTucked away into recent FOMC economic projections is a subtle shift in where and when policymakers expect long-term interest rates to land.
Jonathan O'KaneDec 13, 2022HOUSINGPersonal Inflation Rates Stand 2.3 Percentage Points Higher for Renters than Homeowners While headline CPI describes economy-wide inflation, personal inflation rates can look much different depending on if you rent or own a home
Jonathan O'KaneDec 1, 2022HOUSINGDifferences in Renter-Homeowner Personal Inflation Rates Reach a Record HighWhile both renters and homeowners are still experiencing higher-than-average inflation, the spread between the two has never been wider.
Jason M. DavisNov 30, 2022MACRO & LABORConsumer Confidence Data is Sending Mixed SignalsThe Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Survey dropped for the second consecutive month in November, but underneath is a mixed reality.
The Chandan Economics Research TeamOct 17, 2022HOUSINGAffordability Concerns Heightened Amid Rent Inflation, Economic UncertaintyResidential rents have risen substantially as inflation surged for other essential items like food and gas, raising the importance of housin